Undertaking research on engaging women and men farmers in participatory research and extension in Myanmar (Farmer Participatory Crop Benchmarking “ FPCB)

The Farmer Participatory Crop Benchmarking (FPCB) study was implemented as an 18-month pilot study in Magwe township in the Central Dry Zone and is the first of its kind in Myanmar. The farmer-participatory benchmarking provided both a methodology for developing scientific understanding on soil and crop management, and for developing a participatory adult-learning approach to extension. The project involved three key stakeholders, farmers, extension workers and research scientists, working together to identify constraints to crop yield and thereby raise productivity.

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Title Undertaking research on engaging women and men farmers in participatory research and extension in Myanmar (Farmer Participatory Crop Benchmarking “ FPCB)
Description The Farmer Participatory Crop Benchmarking (FPCB) study was implemented as an 18-month pilot study in Magwe township in the Central Dry Zone and is the first of its kind in Myanmar. The farmer-participatory benchmarking provided both a methodology for developing scientific understanding on soil and crop management, and for developing a participatory adult-learning approach to extension. The project involved three key stakeholders, farmers, extension workers and research scientists, working together to identify constraints to crop yield and thereby raise productivity.
Agroecology Category
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Natural resources governance
  • Collaboration
  • Equity
  • Supportive policies
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Income
  • Nutrient
  • Food security
  • Land investment
  • Farmer participation
  • Participatory approach
  • Equity
  • Gender equity
  • Extension system
  • Beliefs
  • Religion
  • Wellbeing
  • Local knowledge
Contributing organisations ACIAR
Author Kyaw Zin Win, Nyein Nyein Htwe, Khaing Khaing Htwe, Thuzar Win, Chris Guppy, Matt Denton
Year 0
Type of document Practical how-to
Language English
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Country Myanmar
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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